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ABOUT US

The WISE club is a community organization committed to making positive contributions to our Cook County community through philanthropic giving and service.

 

Building on the honored traditions of the Grand Marais Lionesses, our priorities focus on children, education, and community well-being.   We connect with a broad range of ages, backgrounds, causes, and aspirations.

 

We welcome new members! Contact Karen Blackburn for information at karenb@boreal.org.

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WISE holds regular board meetings at 5:30pm, often followed by a 6:30 member social, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Cook County Higher Education.  We also plan quarterly member events to share WISE information, feature projects, have fun, and encourage social connection among members. Contact us for more information.

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Our Leaders

OUR BOARD

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laurie spry

President

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karen blackburn

Vice- President

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heidi anderson

Past President

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Tamra schneider

Secretary

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virginia Palmer

Co-Treasurer

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Carrie palmer

Co-Treasurer

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ginny padzieski

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jean spry

Member at Large

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Karen Kritta

Member at Large

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